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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial Course

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is a classroom-based, instructor-led program that uses video, case-based scenarios, and simulated cardiac emergencies to reinforce systematic patient assessment, ACLS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.

This course ensures healthcare providers meet established standards for managing cardiopulmonary arrest, acute arrhythmias, stroke, and other cardiovascular emergencies.

Registration Policy 

Your registration reserves a seat in this course and confirms your commitment to attend on the selected date.

If you need to reschedule, you must notify us as soon as possible.

Participants who fail to attend without prior notice (“no-shows”) will not be permitted to register for another course date and will be required to obtain certification through an outside vendor.

Prerequisites

The following are required and will be verified at check-in:

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification

Only AHA certifications are accepted.
St. Joseph’s Health does not recognize certifications from any other organization.

Required Pre-Course Self-Assessment

All participants must:

  • Complete the official online pre-course self-assessment

  • Achieve a minimum passing score of 80%

  • Print proof of completion

Link: Pre-Course Self-Assessment

Required Materials — No Exceptions

Participants must bring:

  • The current ACLS Provider Manual

  • Printed pre-course self-assessment results (score ≥ 80%)

  • Current AHA BLS certification card

Participants who arrive without required materials or documentation will not be admitted.

Manual Availability

St. Joseph’s Health Employees:

  • SJUMC (Paterson): Hospital Library, Xavier 4

  • SJ Wayne: Nursing Administration Office

Non-Employees:
The ACLS Provider Manual must be purchased independently prior to class.

Dress Code Policy

St. Joseph’s Health employees must comply with the organization’s dress code policy while attending class. 

Course Location

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Center for Education and Development
Life Support Training Center, Room L-173
400 Hospital Plaza
11 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Course

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Renewal is a classroom-based, instructor-led program that uses video, case-based scenarios, and simulated cardiac emergencies to reinforce systematic patient assessment, Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.

This course is designed to ensure healthcare providers meet established standards for the management of cardiopulmonary arrest, acute arrhythmias, stroke, and other cardiovascular emergencies.

 

Registration Policy 

Your registration reserves a seat in this course and confirms your commitment to attend on the selected date.

If you need to reschedule, you must notify us as soon as possible.

Participants who fail to attend without prior notice (“no-shows”) will not be permitted to register for another course date and will be required to obtain certification through an outside vendor.

Participants must register for a class scheduled no more than 45 days prior to their current certification expiration date.

  • Registrations outside of the 45-day window will be automatically canceled without notice.

  • It is the participant’s responsibility to select the correct course date.

Prerequisites

The following are required and will be verified at check-in:

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification

Only AHA certifications are accepted.
St. Joseph’s Health does not recognize certifications from any other organization.

Required Pre-Course Self-Assessment

All participants must:

  • Complete the official online pre-course self-assessment

  • Achieve a minimum passing score of 80%

  • Print proof of completion

Link: Pre-Course Self-Assessment

Required Materials — No Exceptions

Participants must bring:

  • The current ACLS Provider Manual

  • Printed pre-course self-assessment results (score ≥ 80%)

  • Current AHA BLS certification card

  • Current AHA ACLS certificaiton card

Participants who arrive without required materials or documentation will not be admitted.

Manual Availability

St. Joseph’s Health Employees:

  • SJUMC (Paterson): Hospital Library, Xavier 4

  • SJ Wayne: Nursing Administration Office

Non-Employees:
The ACLS Provider Manual must be purchased independently prior to class.

Dress Code Policy

St. Joseph’s Health employees must comply with the organization’s dress code policy while attending class. 

Course Location

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Center for Education and Development
Life Support Training Center, Room L-173
400 Hospital Plaza
11 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503

BLS for HealthCare Providers Initial Course

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who need to obtain their two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The AHA's BLS Course focuses on the crucial skills necessary to respond to life-threatening cardiac emergencies. Participants will learn both single-rescuer and team-based BLS techniques, with a particular focus on performing high-quality CPR and fostering effective team dynamics in an in-facility setting.

Registration Policy 

Your registration reserves a seat in this course and confirms your commitment to attend on the selected date.

If you need to reschedule, you must notify us as soon as possible.

Participants who fail to attend without prior notice (“no-shows”) will not be permitted to register for another course date and will be required to obtain certification through an outside vendor.

BLS Manual Availability:

The BLS manual will be provided to students at check-in and is also available for pickup in advance at the Hospital Library.

St. Joseph’s Health Employees:

  • SJUMC (Paterson): Hospital Library, Xavier 4

  • SJ Wayne: Nursing Administration Office

Non-Employees:
The BLS Provider Manual must be purchased independently prior to class.

Dress Code Policy

St. Joseph’s Health employees must comply with the organization’s dress code policy while attending class. 

Course Location

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Center for Education and Development
Life Support Training Center, Room L-173
400 Hospital Plaza
11 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503

BLS for Healthcare Providers Renewal Course

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who need to renew their two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The AHA's BLS Course focuses on the crucial skills necessary to respond to life-threatening cardiac emergencies. Participants will learn both single-rescuer and team-based BLS techniques, with a particular focus on performing high-quality CPR and fostering effective team dynamics in an in-facility setting.

Registration Policy 

Your registration reserves a seat in this course and confirms your commitment to attend on the selected date.

If you need to reschedule, you must notify us as soon as possible.

Participants who fail to attend without prior notice (“no-shows”) will not be permitted to register for another course date and will be required to obtain certification through an outside vendor.

Participants must register for a class scheduled no more than 45 days prior to their current certification expiration date.

  • Registrations outside of the 45-day window will be automatically canceled without notice.

  • It is the participant’s responsibility to select the correct course date.

Prerequisites

The following are required and will be verified at check-in:

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification

Only AHA certifications are accepted.
St. Joseph’s Health does not recognize certifications from any other organization.

BLS Manual Availability:

The BLS manual will be provided to students at check-in and is also available for pickup in advance at the Hospital Library.

St. Joseph’s Health Employees:

  • SJUMC (Paterson): Hospital Library, Xavier 4

  • SJ Wayne: Nursing Administration Office

Non-Employees:
The BLS Provider Manual must be purchased independently prior to class.

Dress Code Policy

St. Joseph’s Health employees must comply with the organization’s dress code policy while attending class. 

Course Location

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Center for Education and Development
Life Support Training Center, Room L-173
400 Hospital Plaza
11 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503

Heartcode ACLS Skills Testing

Please continue with the registration for the skills portion of the ACLS Heart Code.  Once registration and payment are completed, please call the Life Support Training Center at (973) 754-2255 to schedule your skills and testing evaluation.    

Heartcode BLS Skills Testing

Please continue with the registration for the skills portion of the BLS Heart Code.  Once registration and payment are completed, please call the Life Support Training Center at (973) 754-2255 to schedule your skills and testing evaluation.    

Heartcode PALS Skills Testing

Please continue with the registration for the skills portion of the PALS Heart Code.  Once registration and payment are completed, please call the Life Support Training Center at (973) 754-2255 to schedule your skills and testing evaluation.    

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial Course

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a mandatory, classroom-based, instructor-led program that uses video and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce systematic pediatric assessment, Basic Life Support (BLS), PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.

This course ensures providers meet established standards for the care of seriously ill or injured pediatric patients.

Registration Policy 

Your registration reserves a seat in this course and confirms your commitment to attend on the selected date.

If you need to reschedule, you must notify us as soon as possible.

Participants who fail to attend without prior notice (“no-shows”) will not be permitted to register for another course date and will be required to obtain certification through an outside vendor.

Prerequisites

The following are required and will be verified at check-in:

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification

Only AHA certifications are accepted.
St. Joseph’s Health does not recognize certifications from any other organization.

Required Pre-Course Self-Assessment

All participants must:

  • Complete the official online pre-course self-assessment

  • Achieve a minimum passing score of 80%

  • Print proof of completion

Link: Pre-Course Self-Assessment

Required Materials — No Exceptions

Participants must bring:

  • The current PALS Provider Manual

  • Printed pre-course self-assessment results (score ≥ 80%)

  • Current AHA BLS certification card

Participants who arrive without required materials or documentation will not be admitted.

Manual Availability

St. Joseph’s Health Employees:

  • SJUMC (Paterson): Hospital Library, Xavier 4

  • SJ Wayne: Nursing Administration Office

Non-Employees:
The PALS Provider Manual must be purchased independently prior to class.

Dress Code Policy

St. Joseph’s Health employees must comply with the organization’s dress code policy while attending class. 

Course Location

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Center for Education and Development
Life Support Training Center, Room L-173
400 Hospital Plaza
11 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal Course

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal  is a classroom-based, instructor-led program that uses video and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce systematic pediatric assessment, Basic Life Support (BLS), PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.

This course is designed to ensure providers meet established standards for the care of seriously ill or injured pediatric patients.

Registration Policy 

Your registration reserves a seat in this course and confirms your commitment to attend on the selected date.

If you need to reschedule, you must notify us as soon as possible.

Participants who fail to attend without prior notice (“no-shows”) will not be permitted to register for another course date and will be required to obtain certification through an outside vendor.

Participants must register for a class scheduled no more than 45 days prior to their current certification expiration date.

  • Registrations outside of the 45-day window will be automatically canceled without notice.

  • It is the participant’s responsibility to select the correct course date.

Prerequisites

The following are required and will be verified at check-in:

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) PALS certification

Only AHA certifications are accepted.
St. Joseph’s Health does not recognize certifications from any other organization.

Required Pre-Course Self-Assessment

All participants must:

  • Complete the official online pre-course self-assessment

  • Achieve a minimum passing score of 80%

  • Print proof of completion

Link: Pre-Course Self-Assessment

Required Materials — No Exceptions

Participants must bring:

  • The current PALS Provider Manual

  • Printed pre-course self-assessment results (score ≥ 80%)

  • Current AHA BLS certification card

  • Current AHA PALS certificaiton card

Participants who arrive without required materials or documentation will not be admitted.

Manual Availability

St. Joseph’s Health Employees:

  • SJUMC (Paterson): Hospital Library, Xavier 4

  • SJ Wayne: Nursing Administration Office

Non-Employees:
The PALS Provider Manual must be purchased independently prior to class.

Dress Code Policy

St. Joseph’s Health employees must comply with the organization’s dress code policy while attending class. 

Course Location

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Center for Education and Development
Life Support Training Center, Room L-173
400 Hospital Plaza
11 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503

Contact Us

St. Joseph's Health, Inc.
 703 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07503

phone 973.754.2255

 

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St. Joseph's University Medical Center

Center for Education & Development

Life Support Training Center, L-173

400 Hospital Plaza, 11 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503